Işik University
About Işik University University
Işık University is a private university located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded in 1996 and is considered one of the leading universities in Turkey in the fields of engineering, technology, business administration, and humanities. The university is renowned for its quality of education and attracts both local and international students from around the world.
Işık University has approximately 8,000 students, of whom over 1,100 are international students. These international students come from around 68 countries, creating a multicultural environment at the university. It ranked among the top 250 universities in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region in the QS World University Rankings. Other rankings, such as those from EduRank, show Işık University excelling in various academic fields, including arts and social sciences, with high rankings in areas such as philosophy, law, and anthropology.
Programs
- Associate
- Bachelor
- Master With Thesis
- Master Without Thesis
- PhD
Vocational School
Turkish
Turkish
Turkish
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Turkish
Engineering
English
English
English
English
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English
Communication and Media
Turkish
Turkish
Fine Arts Design and Architecture
Turkish
English
Turkish
English
Economics and Business
English
English
English
English
Turkish
Social Sciences and Political Sciences
English
Turkish
English
Postgraduate
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
Postgraduate
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5700 usd 11400$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
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5700 usd 11400$ / Yearly
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5100 usd 10200$ / Yearly
Postgraduate
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11400 usd 22800$ / Yearly
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11400 usd 22800$ / Yearly
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11400 usd 22800$ / Yearly
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11400 usd 22800$ / Yearly
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11400 usd 22800$ / Yearly
Campuses:
Işık University has two main campuses located in different areas of Istanbul: the Şile Campus and the Maslak Campus.
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Şile Campus: Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, near the Black Sea coastline in the famous Şile area. This campus offers a peaceful environment surrounded by nature, covering a large area. It hosts undergraduate faculties such as the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, as well as the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
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Maslak Campus: Situated in the heart of the business district on the European side of Istanbul, this campus is part of a technologically advanced area housing many large companies and commercial institutions. It offers more diploma and master's degree programs
Accreditation
Işık University holds a variety of national and international accreditations that enhance its academic standing locally and globally. Some notable accreditations include:
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FEDEK Accreditation: Recognizes the quality of programs in fields such as Turkish language, psychology, and English literature.
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MÜDEK Accreditation: Covers programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, with some programs also receiving the EUR-ACE label, which ensures adherence to European quality standards. The accreditation is valid until 2027.
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EQUALS Accreditation: For the Foreign Language School.
International Partnerships and Research Collaborations:
Işık University collaborates with many universities and educational institutions around the world, contributing to its international presence and providing various opportunities for students. These partnerships include more than 100 universities worldwide. The Erasmus+ Program, a global European student exchange initiative, allows students to study abroad for one semester or an entire academic year at participating universities globally.
